APUSH Unit 4 Flashcards

Vocab words, events, and ideas you need to know

Election of 1800

(contestants and importance)

Burr + Jefferson(Democratic Republicans) VS. Adams + Pinckney(Federalists)

First peaceful transition of power

“Revolution of 1800”

Early 1800s Foreign Events

Napoleonic Wars disrupted British and French Trade

USA was exporting raw materials

British started impressing sailors

Embargo Act 1807

A law enacted in 1807 that prohibited American ships from trading in all foreign ports. It aimed to protect American interests but resulted in significant economic hardship.

Non-Intercourse Act 1809

A law enacted in 1809 that allowed American trade with all countries except Britain and France, intended to minimize the economic impact of the Embargo Act while still maintaining neutrality.

Did not really work.

Chesapeake-Leopard Affair 1807

A naval clash in 1807 where the British ship HMS Leopard attacked the American USS Chesapeake, escalating tensions between the US and Britain. Led to Embargo Act 1809.

Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804-06

The journey undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from 1804 to 1806 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.

Sacagawea Importance

• Helped explore the territory(knew the land)

• symbol of peace(pregnant)

• interpreter

Louisiana Purchase 1803

1803 land acquisition from France that doubled the size of the nation. 

Jefferson really wanted this because it was more room for agriculture and aligned with his vision for the US.

Judiciary Act 1801

An act that would have allowed the Federalists to control the court system by increasing the amount of federal judges(+42).

Marbury vs. Madison Case

A Supreme Court case that argued whether or not James Madison should deliver the documents appointing the new judges.

Instead of making a decision, John Marshall ruled the Judiciary Act unconstitutional and thus strengthened and solidified the Judiciary Branch.

Thomas Jefferson

• wrote the Declaration of Independence

• fought for liberty and republicanism

• constructionist(until it suited him otherwise)

• wanted a yeoman farmer society

Controversial because…

• owned 600 slaves and fought for “equal rights”

• had kids with 16 yr old Sally